Rising star Sarah Catania's latest single is about "being an unapologetic city girl that loves the country lifestyle."

Global country music icon Dolly Parton has passed away at 80. Read tributes from Eminem, Reba McEntire, Jack White, and local Australian stars.

"She has always been on your television, your record player, your CD, and on your phone playlist, becoming an extended part of your family, whether you liked it or not," said Parton's nephew, Bryan Seaver.

“I’m incredibly proud to be joining the TOBE ARTISTS roster,” Jackson said.

Big shifts in country radio as Chris "Kristof" Sandilands takes a swipe at iHeartCountry and announces he's teaming up with his brother.

A fan who lost USD$300k to an individual impersonating Kenny Chesney claimed that the country icon should have done more to warn fans like her.

Who is playing CMC Rocks 2027? Countrytown breaks down reader predictions and tour dates for the huge 20th-anniversary celebrations.

Country acts Denvah, Tori Darke, Piper Butcher and more share their sound, hometown pride, and festival picks ahead of BIGSOUND 2026.

Writer Lauren J. Salkin alleged that she pitched a Western-themed drama to Taylor Sheridan’s management company in 2016, claiming that he lifted key ideas from her pitch.

Barton has written and produced songs for Ashley McBryde, Dustin Lynch, Gabby Barrett, and many others, plus Lee Brice's #1 hit single, 'A Woman Like You.'

Each week, the team at Countrytown finds the best new country songs to add to our weekly playlist, The Country Drop. Here's our picks released this week, August 21, 2026.